The Blockade Runner — page 192: what you’re looking at

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THE BLOCKADE RUNNER. es The captain of the Destroyer was hable to arrive at the door at any moment; then his daring expedition would end in—smoke! “ As I have told you, I have heard about you many times,” said the Unionist, breaking in upon our Lero’s thoughts. ‘“ You are a brave man, Robert Bentham, -and the cause we both serve cannot afford to lose you. You must not fall into Dick Powers’ hands. As for Norah, I will see that she is protected in spite of Flash Gilmor and the privateer. You must leave Nassau.” “Without seeing Norah-——without accomplishing anything? Never!’ exclaimed the young gunner. “Dat’s de talk!’ put in Jupe. “ We’se hyer fo’ a purpose, an’ all de Captain Powerses in de world ain’t goin’ to skeer us off.” The Unionist looked serious. “J regret your determination—not for my sake ‘at all, but wholly for your own,” he said, continuing to address Bentham. Oaptain Powers will not leave a single stone unturned in his search for you. He will make the authorities open my house to-him.” “Then we will leave your home,” said Bentham. “T do not want to compromise you. No! there are other hiding places in Nassau. Iam not wholly un- acquainted with the place.” The gunner moved toward the door as he finished, but the Unionist stepped before him. “JT do not fear Dick Powers’ hunt—don’t think so _ for a moment,” he said, laying his hand on Bentham’s arm, and looking him calmly in the eye. “ My roof shall shelter you while you stay in Nassau; but when I advised departure I thought I was acting for your good. You will not go?” Comichbook co